Research Associate - Mixed Methods

European Commission; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a research associate to support women and children's health projects. The role involves quantitative research, data analysis, and collaboration with NHS professionals. Candidates should have a PhD or be awaiting their award, with strong experience in health evaluations and statistical analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD qualified in public health, epidemiology, or related discipline.
• Experience managing UK-based health service evaluations.
• Highly competent in quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of the South East London Women and Girls Health Hub.
• Collect and analyze data, prepare reports.
• Provide technical support to the Ask the Institute.

Skills

Quantitative Research Methods

Problem Solving

Initiative

Education

PhD in Public Health

PhD in Epidemiology

PhD in Social Sciences

Tools

Stata

SPSS

R

Job description

Organisation/Company KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 26 May 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About Us

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicatedto driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King’s College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200thanniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:

• Educating the next generation of change-makers
• Challenging ideas and driving change through research
• Giving back to society through meaningful service
• Working with our local communities in London
• Fostering global citizens with an international perspective

About the role

King’s Health Partners Women and Children Health Clinical Academic Partnership are looking for a research associate to support the services we provide. We are looking for a mixed methods researcher with strong quantitative skills and experience of working in a transdisciplinary team and managing research and evaluation projects. The post-holder will be actively involved in the day-to-running of a project evaluating the South East London Women and Girls Health Hub (WGHH), collecting and analysing data, preparing reports and planning for future evaluation work in this area.

Additionally, the post-holder will provide technical support to the Ask the Institute, a research advisory service for clinical academics and operational managers that aids evidence-based decision making and generates new research. They will be expected to undertake a wide range of research activities (including rapid evidence review and qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis) as well as drafting reports, peer-reviewed publications and assisting in developing research proposals.

Joining this small team of researchers will provide varied and unique experience in research and evaluation within women and children’s health.

You will be expected to show initiative, problem-solving, a sensitivity to service user needs and preferences in capturing accurate, and representative data in a manner that is acceptable.

This is a full time role (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract for 12 months. This is a hybrid role and you will be expected to attend in-person at least one day a week.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

• PhD qualified in public health, epidemiology, social sciences ore related discipline *
• Experience of quantitative data collection, analysis and preparation of scientific or policy reports
• Experience managing UK-based health service or complex intervention evaluations or managing large-scale research projects in the English National Health Service (NHS)
• Ability to work with NHS professionals in evaluating and contributing to policy recommendations
• Experience of providing technical research support and feedback to academics or clinical staff or non-governmental organisations
• Highly competent in quantitative research methods and analysis
• Ability to make decisions and initiate action independently where appropriate

* Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

• Experience undertaking statistical analysis in Stata, SPSS, or R
• Demonstrable knowledge or interest in Women’s Health, Child Health or Health Inequalities
• Experience undertaking ethnography or novel qualitative data collection methods
• Willingness to travel across South East London to undertake data collection (including ethnography)

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit ’ pages.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Grade and Salary:£44,355 - £51,735 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

Job ID:114845

Close Date:26-May-2025

Contact Person:Dr Kirsty Loga

Contact Details:[e-mail]